Overview
- Brisker finalized a one-year contract on March 12, with multiple reports placing the value at $5.5 million.
- At his March 16 introduction, he said he got “chills” calling himself a Pittsburgh Steeler.
- He credited former Penn State teammate Joey Porter Jr. with persistently recruiting him during free agency.
- A consistent Bears starter since 2022, he recorded 93 tackles, eight passes defensed, one sack and one interception in 2025.
- He is expected to compete for the starting strong safety role next to DeShon Elliott as Pittsburgh reshapes its defense under new coach Mike McCarthy, with moves including Cam Heyward’s extension and the signings of Sebastian Joseph-Day and Jamel Dean.